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Two strings , one thick and other thin are connected as shown in Fig. 7.89.
Which of the following statement(s) is correct with regard to above arrangement?

A

(a)If a wave is travelling fom string 1 to string 2 , then the joint would be treated as free end.

B

(b)If a wave is travelling fom string 1 to string 2 , then the joint would be treated as a fixed end.

C

(c)If a wave is travelling fom string 2 to string 1 , then the joint would be treated as free end.

D

(d)Both (b) and ( c) are correct.

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The correct Answer is:
A

string `1` is heavy so it can easily pull up the lighter string `2` , while string `2` being lighter would not be able to displace the point.
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